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Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Savory Baked Salmon Sushi Cups for Easy Entertaining

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These Baked Salmon Sushi Cups combine tender salmon with fluffy sushi rice and crispy nori, perfect for entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup Uncooked Sushi Rice Short-grain rice can be an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar White vinegar works in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar Honey or agave can be used as a substitute
For the Salmon Mixture
  • 8 ounces Fresh Salmon Canned cooked salmon is a convenient alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie Mayo Regular mayo can be used if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust for preference or omit
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Use olive oil if out
For the Assembly
  • 4 sheets Nori Sheets Lettuce works for low-carb option
  • 1 can Cooking Spray
For Topping and Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Furikake Sesame seeds can be a replacement
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Chives are a tasty substitute

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Salmon Sushi Cups
  1. Prepare the sushi rice by cooking the uncooked sushi rice according to package instructions until it's tender and sticky. Mix rice vinegar and white sugar in a microwave-safe bowl, heating until the sugar dissolves. Fold in the vinegar mixture into the rice and set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. In a bowl, combine diced salmon, light soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil, mixing until well combined.
  4. Cut nori sheets into pieces that fit the muffin tin, approximately 4 inches by 4 inches.
  5. Grease muffin tin with cooking spray. Place a nori piece in each muffin cup, and fill with sushi rice and then salmon mixture.
  6. Bake for about 15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and tops are golden.
  7. Remove from oven, let cool, then garnish with sriracha, furikake, and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sushi cups are perfect for gatherings and can be customized with different seafood or toppings.

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